klisemfg Chapter 164 Many People Gather at the Horse Ranch
Chapter 164 Many People Gather at the Horse Ranch
Shen Wancheng had long maintained a persona of academic excellence in front of Gu Jinxing and Xu Pingtao, so while Gu Jinxing was still surprised by her statement, he didn't find it outrageous.
Gu Jinxing said to Shen Wancheng.
"Your arrangements are fine. The plan was your idea. The company shares will be 60% for you and 40% for me. However, take care of your health. It's okay if you don't understand. I'll try to poach research talent from foreign R&D companies. Don't push yourself too hard."
Gu Jinxing was concerned that Shen Wancheng was now pregnant.
In fact, Shen Wancheng didn't have to contribute anything; Gu Jinxing was willing to do it as long as they said they would start a company together.
However, Gu Jinxing knew that Shen Wancheng had her own principles when it came to making money. If Gu Jinxing didn't let Shen Wancheng contribute and only gave her a share of the profits, then Shen Wancheng would definitely withdraw from the cooperation.
Therefore, Gu Jinxing could only handle matters officially.
As expected, Gu Jinxing did not give her any special treatment, which pleased Shen Wancheng.
The idea and plan were proposed by her, and Shen Wancheng was confident that she could provide the corresponding technology after she exchanged her abilities, so Shen Wancheng felt at ease taking the 60% share of the profits.
Shen Wancheng concluded.
"Then it's settled."
*
Shen Wancheng arranged to have lunch with Gu Jinxing, and then found something else to do.
She checked the achievement system that very night.
She remembered that after exchanging for the Gun Expert ability last time, she still had 30 achievement points left.
Because she doesn't usually pay attention, she didn't even notice that her achievement points have increased by several dozen points, now reaching 60 points.
Getting engaged adds 10 achievement points, and having total assets exceeding HKD 100 million adds 20 achievement points.
Looking at the details of the increase and decrease in achievement points, Shen Wancheng thought to herself, "Even getting engaged adds achievement points, I wonder how many I'll get when I get married."
Thinking about it this way, she was actually kind of looking forward to it.
After all, marriage is a major event in life for everyone.
After a brief moment of distraction, Shen Wancheng began searching for skills related to mobile phone technology.
She eventually discovered that to master this technology, she needed two skills: mobile phone manufacturing technology and mobile communication skills.
Furthermore, both abilities are very expensive, requiring 70 achievement points.
Shen Wancheng only has 60 achievement points.
This is awkward.
This was the first time Shen Wancheng had encountered a situation where she lacked achievement points.
Shen Wancheng spent the whole night thinking about how to earn 10 achievement points the fastest.
Her first thought was about personal assets.
If you get 20 achievement points for having assets over 100 million, will you get them for reaching 200 million?
Shen Wancheng thought about it and had a premonition that she wouldn't give it to him because the achievement was over 100 million, not 100 million Hong Kong dollars.
It's very likely that this hurdle will be measured in units of ten.
But besides personal assets, where else can she earn achievement points?
Getting married will definitely be an achievement, but that's next month.
What exactly constitutes an achievement in life?
Pregnancy, childbirth, engagement, marriage, making money, and rapid increase in personal assets...
Shen Wancheng thought about it all night but still couldn't figure it out.
The next day, while thinking about this matter, she read a biography. She did think of some ways to increase her score, such as winning awards, but none of them could be done within a month.
In the end, Gu Jinxing could only prepare other preparatory work first.
Shen Wancheng can just sit back and wait until next month to get married. She's pretending to be researching things every day. It's a bit late, but it makes Gu Jinxing more convinced that she's just learning these theories.
*
The day Shen Yao took the official jockey exam.
Shen Wancheng did not go to the horse farm with Shen Yao, but told Shen Yao that she had something to do in the morning and would go later.
Then she went to the saddlery shop to pick up the riding helmet and riding boots that she had previously customized for Shen Yao.
In ancient times, helmets were only worn on the battlefield, and protective gear was not worn in ordinary times. Therefore, Shen Yao was not used to it at first and complained to Shen Wancheng several times.
We've gotten used to wearing them now because it's a strict rule at the horse farm.
Shen Wancheng realized the importance of riding gear, so she specially customized a set of protective gear for Shen Yao.
Unfortunately, it coincided with Shen Yao's formal jockey assessment.
When Shen Wancheng arrived at the horse farm with her protective gear, she discovered that Xu Pingtao had arrived even earlier than her, and even more surprisingly, He Lin was also there.
Shen Wancheng strode forward to greet him.
"Grandpa, Grandma, you're here too."
He Lin treated Shen Wancheng and her sister like granddaughters most of the time, so when He Lin was around, Shen Wancheng would call Xu Pingtao "Grandpa".
He Lin waved to Shen Wancheng.
"Tuantuan, come sit here."
Shen Wancheng obediently sat down next to He Lin.
Xu Pingtao smiled and explained to Shen Wancheng why He Lin had come along.
“Yaoyao called me this morning and invited me to watch her match. Your Grandma He overheard this and wanted to come along too.”
"Grandpa should take Grandma out for walks more often. Shen Yao will be very happy to see Grandma."
He Lin said with a smile, "Just being happy isn't enough, my daughter also got first place in her exam."
"Grandma, you really have faith in her."
"That is."
The jockeys' assessment is not public, there are no spectators, and there are very few people sitting in the stands next to the track.
Shen Yao came out with the other jockey trainees and saw Shen Wancheng and the others.
She was clearly pleasantly surprised when she saw He Lin.
Shen Wancheng smiled and said, "Yaoyao saw you."
"Yes, it's great to be young, full of energy."
"Grandpa should take you out more often to see the changes in Hong Kong Island and new things. It will make you feel younger."
Xu Pingtao chimed in from the side.
"That's right. Let's find some time for the four of us—grandparents, grandchildren, and children—to go on a trip together."
At that time, the tourism industry had not yet taken off in various countries, and only wealthy people would think about traveling abroad.
No elderly person dislikes having their children and grandchildren by their side, Xu Pingtao said, and He Lin looked at Shen Wancheng.
Shen Wancheng nodded in agreement.
"That's a good suggestion. We don't have to wait until later. I'm pregnant now and it's not convenient for me to go out for fun. As long as you have time, Grandpa, you can let Yao Yao accompany you on a trip for a while. Yao Yao should be happy to go out with you."
"That works too."
As the three were talking, Shen Wancheng noticed that someone else had entered the audience seating area.
Upon closer inspection, she recognized him as Liang Muchao.
Did Shen Yao tell Liang Muchao about the assessment?
Shen Wancheng glanced at Shen Yao, who was preparing at the horse farm, and felt a sense of worry that her good cabbage might be eaten by a pig.
Liang Muchao also saw Shen Wancheng and walked straight towards her.
He only saw Xu Pingtao and He Lin when he got closer.
Liang Muchao greeted the two elderly people with a calm expression.
"Good morning, Grandpa Xu and Grandma He."
The way the address was so intimate it felt strange.
Even the other young man walking next to Liang Muchao glanced at Liang Muchao with surprise, and then politely addressed Xu Pingtao and He Lin as Mr. Xu and Ms. He.
Shen Wancheng looked at Liang Muchao with even more scrutiny.
Xu Pingtao also said.
"Young Liang, I remember you called me Xu Sheng the last time we met. Why are you calling me Grandpa today?"
Liang Muchao said without batting an eye.
"Brother Xing and I are as close as brothers. Shen Wancheng will soon be my sister-in-law. It's perfectly fine for me to call you Grandpa and Grandma. It'll sound more friendly to you, won't it?"
Because of her illness, He Lin no longer recognized these younger people.
She asked Xu Pingtao, "Whose son is this?"
Liang Muchao immediately introduced himself familiarly, "Grandma He, my name is Liang Muchao, and my grandfather is Liang Chengji."
"Oh," He Lin continued, "It's not time for the horse farm to open yet, what are you doing here?"
"Grandma He, I'm here to watch Shen Yao's assessment, just like you. Shen Wancheng, Shen Yao, and I are all friends."
He Lin looked at Liang Muchao, then at Shen Wancheng.
Judging from Shen Wancheng's indifferent expression, He Lin really couldn't tell that she and Liang Muchao were very familiar with each other.
They have very different personalities, but this young man Liang and Nannan are quite similar in personality.
"Let's sit down and watch the horse race."
He Lin then greeted her.
Everyone sat down side by side, with Liang Muchao sitting next to Shen Wancheng.
Shen Wancheng asked Liang Muchao in a low voice.
"Did Yao Yao tell you she had her assessment today?"
"No, I heard it from someone else. Since I know, and I'm free today anyway, I thought I'd come and see how Yao Mei does."
When are you ever not free?
Shen Wancheng thought to herself, but didn't say anything more.
Shen Yao had already taken the written part of the jockey exam yesterday, so today's riding competition was a piece of cake for her; she should be a shoo-in for first place.
After a gunshot, several horses shot off like arrows, moving so fast they were like afterimages.
Wearing a red riding outfit, Shen Yao took the lead and quickly widened the gap with the other riders in just over ten seconds.
Unlike horse racing, which only tests speed, jockey assessments also include obstacles along the route.
Before Shen Wancheng and the others in the audience noticed the barricade, Shen Yao's horse had already leaped over it.
Shen Yao remained seated firmly on horseback, looking heroic and spirited.
"it is good!"
Upon seeing this, Liang Muchao and the young men beside him shouted "Bravo!" and stood up to applaud.
Even Xu Pingtao stood up.
Liang Muchao was usually the most talkative, so he kept finding topics to talk about.
Did Grandpa Xu ride horses when he was young?
Xu Pingtao replied, "I learned a little later, but I'm still not as good as Grandma He. She's an excellent rider."
Liang Muchao looked at He Lin in surprise.
"I didn't expect that Grandma He's hobbies were the same as Shen Yao's."
He Lin pulled Shen Wancheng aside and said.
"What's so great about her? I still prefer a gentler girl."
Shen Wancheng said, "Grandma, you're just saying that. You really like Yaoyao, otherwise you wouldn't have come all the way to watch her competition."
He Lin stubbornly replied, "I just came to see if this girl spends all her time playing."
Shen Yao had already taken the lead and was the first to cross the finish line.
Shen Wancheng asked with a smile, "So, are you satisfied with her now?"
He Lin looked at Shen Yao, who was getting off the horse, and couldn't suppress the smile on her face.
"Barely, barely."
Shen Yao dismounted and rushed towards this side with her arms outstretched.
"Sister, Grandpa, Grandma."
He Lin pointed at Shen Yao and looked at Shen Wancheng.
"Look at you, you crazy girl."
Shen Yao quickly ran up to them and gave He Lin a bear hug first.
"Grandma, I'm so happy that you came to see my assessment."
"How was it? Did I look cool just now?"
He Lin couldn't help but smile, but she still insisted on talking about Shen Yao.
"Mind your image!"
Shen Yao winked at He Lin with a cheerful smile, then opened her arms and hugged Shen Wancheng.
"To celebrate passing my test, I'm treating everyone to lunch today."
Liang Muchao, who had been left out of Shen Yao's sight, asked.
"I've come to see you during your assessment. Is there any lunch for me?"
Shen Yao rolled her eyes.
"Even if I don't invite you, with your shamelessness, you'll definitely eat at the next table in the same restaurant. So I'll reluctantly invite you."
"Thank you, jockey Yao Yao."
Then Liang Muchao took a gift box from his friend and handed it to Shen Yao.
Congratulations on passing your jockey exam.
Shen Yao raised an eyebrow.
"How thoughtful! You even prepared a gift."
Shen Yao accepted the gift, and Xu Pingtao gave Liang Muchao a deep look before saying...
"Yao Yao, open the gift and let us see what Liang Xiaozi gave us."
Before Shen Yao could ask, Liang Muchao spoke.
"Take it apart, you'll definitely like it."
Shen Yao quickly opened the gift box.
Inside the exquisitely packaged gift box was a riding whip.
I don't know what kind of leather this whip is made of; it has a smooth surface and fine texture.
The handle of the whip is decorated with a band of exquisite gold ornaments, with a blood-red ruby set in the center.
Everyone present was immediately struck by the sight of the horsewhip.
Shen Yao even had an urge to immediately take it to the horse farm for a run.
Shen Yao smiled at Liang Muchao and sincerely thanked him, "I really like the gift, thank you."
Even He Lin couldn't help but praise it.
"Young Liang is very thoughtful."
Only Xu Pingtao tugged at Shen Wancheng's arm and whispered in her ear.
"You young people are so thoughtful. There are even gifts for passing the jockey assessment. Have you prepared anything? Our family can't be outdone by an outsider like Liang Muchao."
Shen Wancheng laughed.
It seems that their grandfather is also worried that Shen Yao, this little cabbage, will be taken by this brat.
However, while Shen Wancheng laughed, she didn't want Liang Muchao to steal all the limelight.
Shen Wancheng handed the gift box that she had just placed beside her to Shen Yao.
"Don't just thank him, your sister has also prepared a gift for you."
Shen Yao's surprise and delight were even greater.
"Wow, thank you, sis."
"You are all so kind."
Shen Yao was happy and grateful, but she didn't forget to brag about herself.
"Luckily, I'm strong enough to pass the test smoothly. If I hadn't passed, I would have been too embarrassed by all these gifts you prepared."
Shen Wancheng laughed.
"That can also encourage you to pass next time."
Liang Muchao echoed.
"Yes, encouragement is also acceptable."
"Sister knows how to talk."
The assessment team members blew the assembly whistle at the horse racing track.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Sister, Liang Muchao, and Liang Muchao's friend, please go to the restaurant and sit down. I'll go to the meeting point and come to the restaurant to find you in a bit."
Shen Yao gave all the gifts she received to Xu Pingtao's bodyguard, who was guarding the entrance to the audience area, and then ran towards the jockey trainees' assembly area.
noon.
Shen Wancheng and her group had lunch at the horse farm restaurant.
Xu Pingtao felt that Shen Wancheng and the other young people were not having a good time while he and He Lin were around, so he said he would take He Lin around and then parted ways with Shen Wancheng and the others.
Shen Wancheng and the others stayed at the racecourse to watch the afternoon horse races.
The young man next to Liang Muchao was named Lu Hanyi. These young men, who had grown up in Hong Kong, knew many people in places like the racecourse.
Today, Liang Muchao, Lu Hanyi, and the Shen sisters were together, and they were constantly misunderstood by people who greeted them but were not very familiar with them. Liang Muchao got tired of explaining and said to Lu Hanyi.
"Didn't you say the other day that you found a girl and invited her out to join you?"
Lu Hanyi corrected, "Brother Chao, what girl? I'm a respectable person, and we're just dating normally."
Shen Yao was amused by Lu Hanyi's words.
"Then please have a decent guy call out his decent girlfriend."
Seeing that Shen Yao had said that, Lu Hanyi made the phone call.